Mike Folkerth - King of Simple

Western Colorado’s own Humorist / Economist

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How YOU can survive
“The Biggest Lie Ever Believed”

IN 2008, the oldest of America’s 78 million baby boomers will begin the largest and longest mass retirement in U.S. history . Government has known for more than 40 years that fi nancially , it won’t work! It is often referred to as “the dirty little secret that everyone in Washington knows” (and prays that you don’t). The economic growth necessary to support this mass retirement is mathematically impossible.

Knowledge is all powerful. Come take an often humorous and educational journey that not only describes in plain English how we got here, but more importantly , how you and your family can continue to live the American Dream long after the decline of those who wish to remain “willfully ignorant.”

Here’s what two of America’s most powerful fi nancial stewards have to say about the urgency of immediate action:

“This is about the future of our country, our kids and grandkids. We the people have to rise up to make sure things get changed.”

David M. Walker, Comptroller General of the United States of America in a speech given October 26, 2006, in Austin, Texas. Mr. Walker delivered this same message March 4, 2007, on CBS’s 60 Minutes.

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“If early and meaningful action is not taken, the U.S. economy could be seriously weakened, with future generations bearing much of the cost. The longer we wait, the more severe, the more Draconian, the more diffi cult the objective—the adjustments are going to be. I think a good time to start is about 10 years ago.”

Excerpts taken from testimony and answers to questions given on
January 18, 2007, before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Budget, by Ben S. Bernanke, United States Federal Reserve Chairman.

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